P.O.S. Administrator needed for growing retailer

Cycle Gear is the first mover and specialty retailer of parts, apparel and accessories for motorcycle and ATV enthusiasts. The 32-year old company is the premier retailer in the motorcycle/ATV retail aftermarket and is ten times larger than its nearest competitor. With 69 stores in 18 states, Cycle Gear will continue to aggressively and profitably grow its store base by 30% per annum and should soon be a $200+ million revenue category killer and IPO candidate.
Cycle Gear is seeking a P.O.S. Administrator to install, setup, and monitor our Point of Sale (POS) network and perform a variety of maintenance, evaluation, installation, and training tasks to ensure POS performance meets company and user requirements.Primary Responsibilities
Administer network workstations, utilizing one or more TCP/IP or non-TCP/IP networking protocols and/or one or more Linux-based or non-Linux based operating systems.Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral equipment, and software.Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions.Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, Linux and Microsoft workstations, file servers, ethernet networks, network cabling, and other related equipment, devices, and systems; adds or upgrades and configures modems, disk drives, data acquisition boards, printers, and related equipment.Perform and/or oversee software and application development, installation, and upgrades.Maintain site licenses for department/organization.Plan and implement network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users.Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties.Develop and conduct various training and instruction for system users on operating systems, relational databases, and other applications; assist users in maximizing use of networks and computing systems.Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance expectations.Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures.Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability.Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability.Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities (as required)
Assist personnel of other departments as a computer resource.Provide on-the-job training to new department staff members.Provide computer orientation to new company staff.
Required Skills
Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
Knowledge of Linux, Microsoft or similar computer networks.
Knowledge of computing and network hardware and peripheral equipment.Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.Ability to install, configure, and maintain personal computers, networks, and related hardware and software.Knowledge of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software.
Knowledge of computer and/or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques.
Ability to identify and resolve computer system malfunctions and operational problems.Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.Ability to provide technical training to end users.
Ability to learn and support new systems and applications.Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be enthusiastic and a team player.Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.
Required Experience
Three – Five years networking experience
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Retail experience is a plus.
This position is located at Cycle Gear's Corporate Office in Benicia, CA. Cycle Gear offers competitive wages and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, long term disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and company stock.
To apply, please download and complete an application from our website at www.cyclegear.com. It may be faxed to 707-747-1935.
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